The Protected Treasures of Queen Sirkit of Thailand

The 92-year-old Queen Circuit of Thailand has ruled over the country for more than half a century, and during this time, she built a treasure of invaluable jewels that will leave you awed and shocked. Let's have a look at the protected treasure of Queen Circuit of Thailand, Convertible Necklace Tiara. One of the most astonishing jewelry pieces in her collection is the Convertible Necklace Tiara, a masterpiece of artwork and creativity. It's worth mentioning here that the Queen Mother is as resourceful as a commoner as she makes full use of luxury jewels. The Convertible Necklace Tiara is a modern jewelry piece set with diamonds, in which the largest diamonds can be switched out with a set of sapphires. The interesting part is the frame can be separated as well, which can be worn as a But who might be the designer behind this unique piece? Well, it's no other than the infamous Van Cleef & Arpels, who made this piece for the Queen back in the 1960s. The fun fact is that the tiara was originally worn as a necklace, and that's the reason it wraps around her head when she wears it as a tiara. The Convertible Necklace Tiara has always been a favorite jewelry piece for Queen Circuit, as she was often seen wearing this tiara on galas and state visits. It's without any doubt one of the most extraordinary jewels from the 20th century. Talking about the design of this tiara, it features cascading leaf motifs that flow perfectly along the band. One of the most famous occasions where Queen Circuit wore this tiara was during her state visit to Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan in 1991. According to experts, the estimated price of this tiara is somewhere around $3 million to $5 million. The Diamond Fringe Tiara As we're talking about a Queen whose reign lasted more than half a century, her protected treasure is filled with numerous tiaras, and the Diamond Fringe Tiara is surely one of the most notable pieces in her collection. Same like the Convertible Tiara, this Diamond Fringe Tiara can also be worn as a necklace, but it is one of the most oldest pieces in the Thai Royal Collection. The tiara was originally owned by Queen Sauvabha Phongsri of Thailand, whose husband King Chulalongkorn got this tiara from Europe, but it was first pictured on Queen Rampay Barney back in the 1920s. The tiara is designed in the traditional Russian style, and it strongly resembles the Kokoshnik headdresses. The versatility of this tiara isn't just restricted to be worn as a necklace, but the Queen can also wear it as a halo or a cornet. Talking about the design of this tiara, the pieces are composed of square-cut diamonds which are arranged in spike-like formations, allowing the tiara to create a striking effect, especially when it's worn in its halo form. Queens have often worn this tiara in their formal portraits throughout the history of Royal Thais. Queen Circuit wore this as a necklace during her state visit to Belgium back in the 1960s, where she stole the spotlight, and most recently, she was seen wearing this as a tiara during the Swedish state visit in 2005. Wondering about the price of this tiara? Well, it is believed to be somewhere between $4 million to $6 million, due to its unmatched versatility and historical significance. Floral Bando Tiara As evident by the name of this tiara, the Floral Bando Tiara features large central blossoms, which have convertible diamond and ruby settings. Although the designer of this tiara is not confirmed, it is assumed that this piece is also designed by Van Cleef and Arpels, like her other jewelry. Without any doubt, this Floral Bando Tiara is one of the most worn jewelry pieces, the protected treasure of Queen Circuit of Thailand, as she was often seen wearing it on her visit to the European nations and also the United States in the 1960s. But the interesting part is that the tiara vanished after her visit to the U.S. There are rumors that the Queen ordered the conversion of this tiara into a diamond necklace. Well, looks like the Queen loved the floral design of this jewelry piece. It's hard to resist repeating jewelry pieces like this one on special occasions. As this tiara featured ruby and diamonds, the estimated price of this jewelry piece is said to be around $2 million to $3 million, making it one of the most valuable pieces in her jewelry collection. Waterdrop Emerald Necklace Behold, we're here with one of the most breathtaking necklaces you've ever seen. The Waterdrop Emerald Necklace is an exquisite jewelry piece in the Thai royal family has been known for having strong connections with countries rich in emerald deposits, especially Colombia and Zambia, and that's the reason the royal treasures of Thailand have been filled with emeralds throughout history. This necklace has been in the royal hands for generations due to its captivating design and alluring appearance. The stunning piece is crafted in the European style and features six lush green emeralds in teardrop and square cuts, along with four radiating white diamonds. All of these valuable gemstones are set in a symmetrical design that portrays ultimate elegance. But when did it become part of the royal collection of Queen's Circuit? Well, it was back in 1960s when the Queen was seen wearing this necklace on numerous occasions. One of the most notable occasions was when she wore it on her state visit to West Germany in 1961. But if we talk about the most recent public appearance of this necklace, it was in the late 2000s when it was worn by Princesses Sri Razmi, who is the former wife of King Maha Vajiralongkorn. The necklace continues to showcase its timeless beauty within the Thai royal family. According to experts, the estimated value of this necklace is around $7 million to $8 million, making it one of the most expensive jewelry pieces in her collection. Coronation Tiara. Well, this one is special. The Coronation Tiara is a jewelry piece with immense significance. It's an antique and traditional Thai tiara made of pure gold and rose-cut diamonds, a traditional recipe for tiaras back then. The Queen wore this tiara on her coronation, and only once in the 1960s, and it's now believed to be somewhere hidden in her treasures. Due to immense value and significance, the tiara has a star-like shape, making it a perfect coronation tiara for the Queen. There's no doubt that Queen must have adorned this piece during the early years of her reign, like every other Queen in the world. Queen Circuit also loved her Coronation Tiara, and maybe that's the reason she hasn't risked wearing it frequently. As when something's close to your heart, you surely keep it safe, right? Due to its historical significance and purity, the Coronation Tiara is said to have an estimated value of around $6 million to $8 million, a well-deserving price tag for such an exquisite jewelry piece. Ruby Earrings One of the most iconic pieces of jewelry from her collection are the ruby earrings. Each of the earrings feature a large ruby set, which is set in an antique diamond chandelier, from which the diamond bow is suspended. It is said that the earrings are likely to be among older heirloom jewels, belonging to Queen Sri Bajarindra, originally in the shape of pendant, which were later transformed in the shape of earrings around the mid-1950s. But if we talk about Queen Circuit, she began wearing these earrings soon after her marriage as a new bride. She matched these earrings with the ruby and diamond necklace given to her by Queen Sri Bajarindra. Queen Circuit loved wearing these earrings with ornate tie dress to maintain her powerful aura. She was often pictured wearing the ruby earrings during the 1960s and 1970s at the peak of her reign. But the story of these earrings doesn't end here. It is said that the son of Queen Circuit, King Maha Vajiranlongkorn, appointed Sininatwong Vajirapakti as his royal noble consort, where she gained access to jewels from the royal vault, including the ruby earrings. The most recent public appearance of these ruby earrings were reported in 2022 when the royal noble consort wore the earrings along with a ruby necklace for a ceremony in Bangkok. Even though the prices of the royal jewels are not publicly disclosed, according to experts, the estimated price of these earrings is between $1 million to $1.5 million, making them a really valuable jewel among the collection of Queen Circuit of Thailand. Thai Diamond Bangles. Well, we had tiaras, necklaces, and earrings. It was mandatory to mention these breathtaking bangles in the list. Bracelets and bangles hold deep cultural and symbolic significance in the Thai royal family, as they are frequently worn during ceremonial occasions, religious gatherings, and important state events. But these bangles are surely a special piece, as they're a true masterpiece of craftsmanship in the world of jewelry. Originally owned by Queen Sawavabha Phongsri of Thailand, it is believed that these bangles are a part of a set of at least eight eye-catching diamond bracelets. Queen Circuit often wore this set of bangles in royal ceremonies by pairing them with other valuable jewels. Imagine wearing four diamond bangles on each of your hands, wouldn't it give an absolute striking look to its wearer? Well, that's exactly the reason why the Queen wore this set on high profile events, to showcase her dominance and power. Talking about the design of these bracelets, each of the pieces is adorned with intricate Thai motifs studded with diamonds arranged in a pattern, along with a large diamond centerpiece in yellow gold. And it's not that she always wore all of the eight pieces, but sometimes wore two to three of these bangles casually. If we talk about the price of the whole set, it is believed to be easily around $6 million to $7 million. Sapphire perure, it's certainly hard to complete your jewelry collection without sapphires, right? And that's exactly what the Queen thought when collecting her royal treasure. Her alluring sapphire perure includes a necklace with a detachable pendant, a pair of earrings, ring, and a flower brooch. A lot of things, right? But not enough for a Queen, maybe. The eye-catching set was created by Van Cleef and Aprils back in 1963, giving the world a stunning example of royal jewelry. Initially, the design featured a diamond chain with a detachable 109.57 carat blue sapphire pendant. A mind-blowing figure, right? Well, it was later redesigned into a necklace which featured a series of rich blue cushion-cut sapphires and several round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing around 34.75 carats. The Queen was often seen wearing this piece with the matching dazzling sapphire earrings. We know that this jewelry piece looks similar to the one that Queen Elizabeth II owned during her lifetime, but it's actually a different sapphire perure. It's okay, Queens can have a similar taste in jewelry, right? Queen Shrikhat was often seen wearing this perure on state visits, such as when she wore it in 1968 during the official visit of the Emperor and Empress of Iran to Thailand. Well, she wore it on multiple occasions for 50 years, but now it's often seen on the neck of Queen Suthida, who famously wore this on the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla recently. It's no shame in admitting that the sapphire perure is surely the most expensive jewelry piece in the collection of Queen Shrikhat with an estimated price tag of around a whopping Another amazing tiara on the list is the Thai Traditional Tiara. Made by Van Cleef and Arpels in the 1960s, this tiara is highly inspired by the traditional Thai diadem. It features large yellow diamonds and has a central section that can be removed to be worn separately as a bandeau or bracelet. Interesting, isn't it? Luxury with creativity, something that the Thai royals love. If you ever wanted to have a glimpse of pure traditional jewelry, you have it right here. The Thai Traditional Tiara features a pure Thai style. The centerpiece of this tiara is a floral motif, which was one of the most loved parts of this tiara by the Queen. She wore this famously during the British state visit of Thailand in 1972 to showcase its timeless elegance and versatile design. The Thai Traditional Tiara is certainly one of the most beautiful Asian crowns with an estimated price tag of around 5 million. Diamond Swan Brooch. A unique piece in the jewelry collection of Queen Shrikhat of Thailand is the Diamond Swan Brooch. If you're a true jewelry enthusiast, you can surely guess the artist behind this craftsmanship in a single glimpse. Well, it's none other than Fabergé, who crafted this brooch in 1897 for the Thai royals. The brooch features dazzling diamonds hanging from the swan beaks that reflect light amazingly to give a stunning sparkle. Historically, the swan brooches were believed to be worn by the Thai royal children, but it was Queen Shrikhat who introduced it into the royal wardrobe during the 1950s as she adorned her shoulders with the elegance of these brooches. If we talk about the price of these brooches, it's important to mention that Fabergé's artwork is surely expensive, meaning that each of this brooch has an estimated value of around 1 million dollars. This was the sneak peek into the protected treasure of Queen Shrikhat of Thailand. Hope you liked it. See you soon as more exquisite jewelry is coming your way.